Yield: Yields 1 large loaf
Servings: 8
Soda bread has been an Irish household staple since baking soda became commercially available in the early 19th century. It uses just four ingredients that most people kept on hand: flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk (raisins and caraway seeds are an American addition). A real soda bread is a simple loaf with a beautifully browned, craggy crust and a nice chew, best eaten liberally smeared with salty Irish butter.
Though it’s not traditionally Irish, you can add 3 oz. raisins with the dry ingredients, or experiment with add-ins like freshly chopped herbs, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, or chocolate chips.
Has anyone tried fixing this with a mixer and using dough hooks?
This is really good bread. I feel as though I always end up using more buttermilk than they call for especially if I measure flour by weight. I’ve made it three times now and all but one batch turned out great.
I've never had an authentic soda bread before, my husband and I absolutely love this bread. Thank you so much for sharing. This was so easy to make and will be made more than just on st. Patrick's day. I have a picture and will try to upload it.
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